#6194 For 8-32 thread rods commonly used on Fender
#6195 For 10-32 and 10-24 thread rods used on Fender
#6188 For 10-32 rods used on Gibson

Thread Cutting Die

Our custom thread cutter is has an exceptionally small diameter (3/8") to fit the tiny pocket created by our Relief Cutter. Hardened cutting edges chase existing threads to clean them up, and cut new threads to extend the adjustment range on a rescued truss rod. Fits our #6190 T-handle wrench, sold separately.

This strong hex handle drives our Relief Cutter and Thread Cutting Die as you work these tools by hand. The dipped coating makes it comfortable to hold.

#6190 T-handle hex wrench

Pilot bit for Fender Bullet

On a Fender Bullet neck, the truss rod access hole is slightly smaller than our 3/8" Relief Cutter. Place this pilot bit in the Relief Cutter to center it during the first several turns. Once the 3/8" channel is established, remove the pilot and continue without it.

#6204 Pilot bit for Fender Bullet

Truss Rod Spacers

These polished metal spacers fit the cavity created by the Relief Cutter. With three different thicknesses, they give you control of how deep the adjusting nut sits on the truss rod.

On Fender heel-adjust truss rods, it's important that the adjusting nut is not recessed below the end of the neck. After removing wood to rescue the truss rod, use these 1-1/4" long nuts to keep the adjusting slots accessible.

Customer Reviews

They get the job done, and more

Already saved a 1961 Stratocaster truss rod. Now I am finding other uses for this tool. If you are doing vintage heel style truss rod installations, this can be used in to create the final adjuster hole on the "into the rosewood" style holes. I also found the 3/8" diameter are perfect for cleaning out finish on vintage Fender string ferrule countersinks prior to refinish. You can gently and manually clean them out by hand versus using a drill bit that might walk and oval the hole or cut too deep.

Enclosed photo is of a new truss rod adjuster hole cut with the 10-32 cutter.